SAL PANZERA Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Heading to stores in limited numbers with a 'no further vinyl reissues or represses in future' message to reiterate the need to grab a copy while you can, Sal Panzera's 1981 debut single has long been regarded as one of Italian disco's hardest to find (and therefore sought after) obscurities. The hype is warranted though. While it does boast some subtle synth sounds here and there, this is proper post-chic disco complete with rubbery, Bernard Edwards style bass, cut-glass disco strings, echo-laden drum fills, Nile Rodgers-esque guitar licks and a strong lead vocal from Panzera. The original seven-inch version is great, but the flip-side Re-Clap re-edit, which extends the percussive intro and groove-based sections (effectively delivering the 12" mix the track was always crying out for), is even better. Pre-ordering is recommended on this one, as it will most likely sell out very quickly.